Registered Nurse- Recovery Room/PACU

MetroHealth; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU in Ohio. The role supports pediatric through adult patients in the immediate post-operative period with rotating shifts and call requirements.

You will collaborate with OR/ED/Inpatient teams, anesthesia, surgeons, PT, radiology, and pharmacy to ensure patient safety and comfort. Required qualifications include an active Ohio RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials, with 1 year RN experience for PRN roles and

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Ohio RN license.
• Current BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification through AHA or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience.
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient airway.
• Assess hemodynamic stability and support.
• Monitor sedation, neurological, neuromuscular, and sensory-motor status.
• Provide adequate pain and comfort measures.
• Assess wound and incision integrity.
• Conduct overall patient assessment.

Education

Ohio RN license

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PALS

1 year RN experience (PRN)

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick

Bi-weekly Hours: 64.00

Shift: Rotating Shifts; Rotating holidays, Call Requirement

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Join our Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU!

Primary Patient Population:

• Pediatric through Adult
• Immediate post-operative period

Primary skills utilized/learned:

• Maintain patient airway
• Assess hemodynamic stability and support
• Monitor sedation, neurological, neuromuscular, and sensory motor status
• Provision of adequate pain and comfort measures
• Assess Wound/incision integrity
• Overall patient assessment

Personnel RN will work with:

• OR/ ED/Inpatient RNs, Pre/Post Phase 2 staff, Anesthesia staff, Surgeons, PT, Radiology, Pharmacy

Number of OR Suites/Cases:

• 26 beds (Bay platform)
• 40-50 surgical cases daily

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS and PALS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Professional Certification recognized by the Magnet Association